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Treating D.C. as a State Under Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Acts

This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to define the District of Columbia as a 'State' for the purposes of these Acts. It removes specific provisions that previously allocated a fixed percentage of funds to D.C. or treated it separately from the several States.
Key points
Defines the District of Columbia as a 'State' under the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.
Removes the provision allocating 'one-third of 1 per centum' to the District of Columbia under the Dingell-Johnson Act.
Strikes references that listed the District of Columbia separately from the several States.
Aims to establish equality for the District of Columbia within the framework of these specific restoration acts.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7629
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2026-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7629.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Defines the District of Columbia as a 'State' under the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts.
  • Removes the provision allocating 'one-third of 1 per centum' to the District of Columbia under the Dingell-Johnson Act.
  • Strikes references that listed the District of Columbia separately from the several States.
  • Aims to establish equality for the District of Columbia within the framework of these specific restoration acts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Local Government